Sep
4
Sat
Sun BBQ Fest @ Mohegan Sun
Sep 4 @ 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Sun BBQ Fest @ Mohegan Sun | Montville | Connecticut | United States

The Sun BBQ Fest “celebrates the best in barbecue” at Mohegan Sun during Labor Day weekend. Ticket holders will enjoy full plates of food from nationally acclaimed BBQ establishments, along with craft and domestic beer and craft cocktails, set amid a festival atmosphere with live music and games in the casino’s Winter parking lot. More entertainment will include the “People’s Choice Competition”, where attendees will sample and choose their favorites, along with the event’s annual Wing & Rib competition. The Sun BBQ Fest also features a World Food Championship sanctioned barbecue competition with over 70 teams. The event will close with a firework show on Saturday night and the full award announcement for all competition winners on Sunday afternoon. See more info and buy tickets here.

 

Sep
5
Sun
Sun BBQ Fest @ Mohegan Sun
Sep 5 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sun BBQ Fest @ Mohegan Sun | Montville | Connecticut | United States

The Sun BBQ Fest “celebrates the best in barbecue” at Mohegan Sun during Labor Day weekend. Ticket holders will enjoy full plates of food from nationally acclaimed BBQ establishments, along with craft and domestic beer and craft cocktails, set amid a festival atmosphere with live music and games in the casino’s Winter parking lot. More entertainment will include the “People’s Choice Competition”, where attendees will sample and choose their favorites, along with the event’s annual Wing & Rib competition. The Sun BBQ Fest also features a World Food Championship sanctioned barbecue competition with over 70 teams. The event will close with a firework show on Saturday night and the full award announcement for all competition winners on Sunday afternoon.

 

Feb
16
Fri
Newport Winter Festival
Feb 16 – Feb 25 all-day
Newport Winter Festival @ Newport | Rhode Island | United States

The 36th annual Newport Winter Festival will return to the city for 10 days of food, drinks, live  music and winter festivities for all ages. Known as “New England’s Largest Winter Extravaganza,” this year’s festival will feature the annual Chili Cook-Off at the Newport Marriott, Magician and Comedian Robert Clarke, a Tropical Drink Competition at the Gas Lamp Grille, Hot Drink Contest at The Red Parrot, Cocktail Competition at Gardiner House, a Beer Dinner at The Mooring Seafood Kitchen & Bar, Newport Vineyard tours, a silent disco party at OceanCliff Hotel and many more events. Bands The Eagle’s Experience and Changes in Latitudes will perform live among listed highlights.